What happens next?

For licensed premises - all notifications are automatically granted and the confirmation will be with you within two weeks. With permits for more than two machines, the licensing department will check with the police and the gambling commission to ensure that there are no objections and will then issue the permit to you within two weeks. If there are objections, a licensing sub-committee will be organised as soon as reasonably practicable.

Gaming machines at club premises

There are two types of permits under the Gambling Act 2005 for gaming machines in members’ clubs, commercial clubs and miners’ welfare institutes.

Club gaming permits allow a combination of up to three machines in the following categories: B3a, B4, C and D(opens in a new window). They also allow gaming up to certain limits. The permits last 10 years and the application fee is £200 with an annual fee of £50.

Club machine permits allow a combination of up to three machines in the following categories: B3a, B4, C and D. The permits last 10 years and the application fee is £200 with an annual fee of £50.

At the end of the 10 years there is a renewal process for both types of permits.

How to apply

To apply contact 01993 861000 for an application form.

What happens next?

For clubs the applicant is required to serve a copy to the police and the gambling commission. Where there are no objections, the permit will automatically be granted and where there are objections, the application will be taken to a licensing sub-committee as soon as reasonably practicable.

Raffles (small society lotteries)

All small society lotteries require a registration under the Gambling Act 2005. This registration is needed when your organisation intends to sell printed raffle tickets in advance of the date on which the draw will take place. The small society lottery registration is mainly for charitable purposes.

After the raffle has taken place a financial return form must be returned to the Council within three months.

The registration operates on a calendar year basis and after the initial registration; an annual fee of £20.00 has to be paid within two months prior to the anniversary of when the registration was applied for if the registration is to remain in force (an invoice will be sent to the promoter).

How to apply

To apply contact the Licensing section, details are in the contact bar at the bottom of the page. Application packs will be available on the website in the near future.

Statement of Principles

Under the Gambling Act 2005 we are required to prepare, every three years, a Statement of Principles. The Statement, which may also be referred to as a policy, can be reviewed and re-published during the three year period in which it has effect.